Monahan, Lindholm score 55 seconds apart as Flames smother Maple Leafs 3-1
TORONTO — Booed out of their own building at the conclusion of an embarrassing 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins last week, the Calgary Flames had a decision to make — feel sorry for themselves or recommit to their defensive structure.
Choosing the latter has paid immediate dividends.
Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm scored 55 seconds apart in the third period as Calgary smothered the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Monday to snap a three-game losing streak.
“We put together 60 good minutes,” said Lindholm, who leads his team with eight goals after coming over in a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Hurricanes at the NHL draft. “We were above them all night, first to pucks, won battles.”